Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Man accused of sex with pit bull

Police have arrested a Tampa man after his neighbors reported that he
was having sex with a dog, but not just any dog, a pit bull.

According to Tampa Police, officers were flagged
down by the man's neighbors on N. Marks Street Tuesday afternoon.

"When officers arrived on scene, they were
greeted by a small crowd of residents who were disturbed by their neighbor's
activity with the dog," a police spokeswoman explained. "Several of
the witnesses stated that they yelled at the suspect to stop, but he ignored
their commands."

Officers, along with Hillsborough County Animal
Services, searched the home and questioned the suspect, identified as Bernard
Marsonek.

During the search, officers say they found a gun
and with ammunition belonging to Marsonek, who is a convicted felon.

Animal Services investigators took custody of
eight large pit bulls that were found on the property.

Marsonek, who is just a few days shy of his 58th
birthday, faces charges of cruelty to animals, sex with animals, and illegal
gun possession. He's being held on a $17,500 bond while the investigation
continues